Computed tomography coronary angiography in patients without known coronary artery disease can demonstrate possible non-cardiovascular causes of non-acute retrosternal chest pain

ConclusionCTCA suggested possible causes of non-acute pain in 65% of patients.Main messages•CTCA can either rule in or rule out possible causes of chest pain alternative to CAD.•Clinically relevant findings were detected in 65% of patients with non-acute chest pain.•Non-cardiovascular diseases potentially explained symptoms in 35% of patients.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research